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3Beans (2026/01/07) is a new emulator for the 3DS, operating at a low level to run the entire OS like actual hardware. It can boot the home menu and play cartridge games, but it remains in early development with numerous issues. Currently, it is fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable yet slow. Future developments may include hardware acceleration and high-level features to enhance performance. The latest update includes added DSP MAC opcodes and fixes to DMA end flags. Download is available for 3Beans (2026/01/07).
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3Beans (2026/01/07) has been released. This emulator operates the 3DS at a fundamental level, allowing it to run the full operating system as if it were on actual hardware. It can access the home menu and run cartridge games, but it’s still in its early stages and faces numerous challenges. Currently, it runs through complete interpretation and software rendering, making it portable yet rather slow. As the project develops, I may consider adding hardware acceleration or higher-level features to improve performance.
3Beans Changelog:
* Introduced DSP MAC opcodes and corrected DMA end flags
